Benjamin M. Laura

Benjamin Laura has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Oceaneering since 2014, where previous roles included Senior Vice President of the Offshore Projects Group and Vice President of Service, Technology, & Rentals. Prior to Oceaneering, Benjamin worked at Baker Hughes from 2002 to 2014 in various leadership positions, including Vice President and Managing Director, with significant responsibilities in operations, business development, and sales. Benjamin began a professional career at Kimberly-Clark as a Cooperative Education Student. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Engineering Technology Management from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University.